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Colored Image Padder

Add colored padding/borders to images for creating frames, product photos, and design elements

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Maximum file size: 20MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/tiff, image/gif, image/bmp

Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, BMP)

Choose how to apply colored padding to the image

Color for the padding/border area

Padding to add on all sides when using uniform mode

Padding to add to the top edge

Padding to add to the right edge

Padding to add to the bottom edge

Padding to add to the left edge

Choose output format or keep original

Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

Key Facts

Category
Media
Input Types
file, select, color, number
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Colored Image Padder is a versatile utility designed to add custom-colored borders or margins to your images, making it easy to create professional product photos, frames, and design assets.

When to Use

  • •When you need to add consistent margins to product images for e-commerce listings.
  • •When you want to create a colored frame or border around a photo for social media or design projects.
  • •When you need to adjust the aspect ratio of an image by adding padding to specific sides.

How It Works

  • •Upload your image file in any supported format like JPEG, PNG, or WebP.
  • •Select your preferred padding mode, choosing between uniform padding for all sides or individual control for specific edges.
  • •Pick a custom background color and specify the pixel width for the padding.
  • •Choose your desired output format and quality settings, then process the image to download your framed result.

Use Cases

Standardizing product image dimensions for online marketplaces.
Adding aesthetic colored borders to digital photography.
Creating whitespace around images for better layout integration in design documents.

Examples

1. E-commerce Product Standardization

Online Store Owner
Background
The store owner needs all product photos to have a consistent white background and square aspect ratio for a clean catalog look.
Problem
Product photos have varying dimensions and lack a uniform border.
How to Use
Upload the product image, select 'Uniform Padding', set the color to white, and apply 50 pixels of padding to all sides.
Example Config
padMode: uniform, backgroundColor: #ffffff, uniformPadding: 50
Outcome
The product image is centered within a clean white frame, ensuring a professional and uniform appearance across the store.

2. Social Media Graphic Framing

Graphic Designer
Background
A designer wants to add a specific brand-colored border to a series of images for an Instagram campaign.
Problem
The images need a distinct, colored frame to stand out in the feed.
How to Use
Upload the image, select 'Individual Sides' to add a thicker bottom border for text placement, and choose the brand's hex color.
Example Config
padMode: individual, backgroundColor: #ff5733, bottomPadding: 100, topPadding: 20, leftPadding: 20, rightPadding: 20
Outcome
The image now features a bold, brand-colored frame with extra space at the bottom, perfect for adding captions or logos.

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FAQ

What image formats are supported?

The tool supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, and BMP formats.

Can I add padding to only one side of an image?

Yes, by selecting 'Individual Sides' mode, you can specify pixel values for top, right, bottom, and left padding independently.

Is there a limit to the padding size?

You can add up to 500 pixels of padding to any side of your image.

Does this tool change the original image quality?

If you choose to export as JPEG or WebP, you can adjust the quality slider from 1 to 100 to balance file size and visual clarity.

Can I keep the original file format?

Yes, simply select 'Keep original format' in the output format settings.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-pad-color

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, BMP)
padMode select Yes Choose how to apply colored padding to the image
backgroundColor color Yes Color for the padding/border area
uniformPadding number No Padding to add on all sides when using uniform mode
topPadding number No Padding to add to the top edge
rightPadding number No Padding to add to the right edge
bottomPadding number No Padding to add to the bottom edge
leftPadding number No Padding to add to the left edge
format select No Choose output format or keep original
quality number No Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-pad-color to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-pad-color": {
      "name": "image-pad-color",
      "description": "Add colored padding/borders to images for creating frames, product photos, and design elements",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-pad-color",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]